Donut French Toasts & “Almost Instant” Homemade Strawberry Sauce

Doughy texture. Check.

A slightly crispy (and greasy) exterior. Check.

Vanilla-ish aroma. Check.

Sugar coating. Check.

Doesn’t all of the above remind you of a classic donut?

Well, I’m delighted to say that this donut french toast shares the similar qualities listed above. I love that the idea of being able to make donuts at home, minus the effort of deep frying. I’ve tried baked donuts. I have now tried making french toasts that will remind of you donuts. It is without a doubt that I’m avoiding the real of way of donut making. Maybe I will fry donuts one day but until then, please enjoy this makeshift “donut” that will satisfy your donut cravings. And I emphasise – no deep frying is necessary! If you have a day old bread waiting to be put into good use, this may just be the justification you need to try this recipe. 🙂

To make the strawberry sauce: In a small processor, process the strawberries and icing sugar together as smooth as possible. Set aside while you move on to make the french toasts.

To make the donut french toasts: In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla extract and milk with a fork. Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture until the bread feels soggy (however, Nigella’s instruction was soaking for 5 minutes a side). Then heat butter (if using) and oil in a frying pan. Fry the egg-soaked bread until golden and scorched on both sides ( I would suggest to do it over medium to low heat). Put sugar on a plate and dip the cooked bread in the sugar until very well coated. Serve immediately with drizzles of strawberry sauce.

Hi! I made this as soon as I saw the recipe, that’s how badly I was craving something sweet and Oh My God this is absolutely amazing! I have a feeling I’ll be making this more often than is good for me… 😀
I didn’t have any strawberries, so I just mixed some shredded coconut with the sugar instead 🙂

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